Partnerships Specialist

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organisations.  

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the SNMCO Director and in close coordination with the Regional Office and the Partnerships Group, the Partnerships Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing the partnership and programme development plan for the offices and countries managed by the Multi Country / Country Director or the HQ Partnerships Group.  This may also include new countries where UNOPS is planning to initiate or broaden operations.

1. Partnership and programme development planning

2. Development and follow up of partnership opportunities

3. Representation, inter-agency collaboration and partnership development

4. Knowledge management and innovation

5. Team Supervision and Management

A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Engineering, Political Science, Communications or International Relations

A combination of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Engineering, Political Science, Communications or International Relations. with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above

• Executing partnership and programme development plans; at least two years

• Project development and proposal writing, at least two years experience 

• Establishing partnerships with UN agencies, international development organisations, governments, foundations, international NGOs or private sector organisations; at least one year experience

• Team supervision and Management; at least two years 

• Prior experience working in international organisations, international development, post-disaster and/or emergency contexts would also be an advantage

• Project and programme management experience is an asset

Fluency in writing and speaking French and English is required 

Fluency in one or more additional official UNOPS languages is an asset

1. Contract type: Individual Contract Agreement (ICA)
2. Contract level: ICA 2 (ICS 10)
3. Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.